Scribe outline of vent s flashing on roof using homemade dowel compass.
How to install solar roof fan.
Drive nail through center of vent location.
A solar attic fan is well suited for gable ventilation.
The installs gable fan roof mount adjustable tilt fan.
Dennis grubb goes over correct method to prepare a home for installation for a solar power attic fan.
The separate units for collection ventilation and.
A one piece unit like the one in the figure costs around 300 and is easy to install.
Attic fans are best placed facing due south.
For our project we have a flat pitched roof so a flush mount unit.
Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof.
Cut shingles along circular outline.
Choose sunny location on the roof southern exposure recommended measure and mark out a 19 hole cut hole using a reciprocating saw cut two slits on both sides of hole to allow unit to slide under shingles.
In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters.
How to install a solar powered attic fan step 1.